Black Diamond Grip File
SKU: BD-FILE
Description
The Black Diamond Grip File is how the pros and shop mechanics get smooth, clean griptape edges. The file runs along the top edges of your deck to create an abrasive outline, making the cut easier and more accurate. Its 6" round steel file has a grooved surface for maximum abrasion, engineered to hold up to silicon carbide griptape, and the rubber-coated handle keeps you from slipping.
Black Diamond tested flat and round files and chose round for its ease of use when gripping boards.
Who the Black Diamond Grip File Is For
- Anyone gripping their own board
- Skaters who want clean edges
- Shop mechanics
- Anyone who's ruined a grip job with a jagged cut
Features
- 6" round steel file
- Grooved surface for maximum abrasion
- Rubber-coated ergonomic handle
- Built to hold up to silicon carbide griptape
Benefits
- Clean, accurate cuts
- No jagged edges
- Firm, no-slip grip
How to Grip a Board
- Peel the backing from your griptape and apply it evenly to the top of your deck.
- Roll it down firmly to push out air bubbles and get a full bond.
- Run a file along the top edges of the deck to create an abrasive outline.
- Cut along that outline to trim off the excess griptape.
- Poke holes through the griptape for your mounting bolts, and pop any leftover bubbles.
Specs
| Brand | Black Diamond |
| Model | Grip File |
| File | 6" round, grooved steel |
| Handle | Rubber-coated |
| Includes | 1 file |
Compare Black Diamond Grip Tools
Black Diamond makes four griptape tools. Buy them on their own or in a kit.
| Product | Includes |
|---|---|
| Grip Awl | Awl |
| Grip File (this page) | File |
| Grip Roller | Roller |
| Pocket Griptape Knife | Knife |
| Basic Kit | File + knife |
| Preferred Kit | File + knife + awl |
| Precision Kit | Roller + file |
| Pro Kit | Roller + file + awl + knife |
FAQ
How do I use a griptape file?
After applying griptape, run the file along the top edges of the deck to create an abrasive outline, then cut along it.
Why a round file?
Black Diamond tested both and found round easier to use when gripping boards.
Is it part of a kit?
Yes. It's in every Black Diamond grip kit. See the table above.
Description
The Black Diamond Grip File is how the pros and shop mechanics get smooth, clean griptape edges. The file runs along the top edges of your deck to create an abrasive outline, making the cut easier and more accurate. Its 6" round steel file has a grooved surface for maximum abrasion, engineered to hold up to silicon carbide griptape, and the rubber-coated handle keeps you from slipping.
Black Diamond tested flat and round files and chose round for its ease of use when gripping boards.
Who the Black Diamond Grip File Is For
- Anyone gripping their own board
- Skaters who want clean edges
- Shop mechanics
- Anyone who's ruined a grip job with a jagged cut
Features
- 6" round steel file
- Grooved surface for maximum abrasion
- Rubber-coated ergonomic handle
- Built to hold up to silicon carbide griptape
Benefits
- Clean, accurate cuts
- No jagged edges
- Firm, no-slip grip
How to Grip a Board
- Peel the backing from your griptape and apply it evenly to the top of your deck.
- Roll it down firmly to push out air bubbles and get a full bond.
- Run a file along the top edges of the deck to create an abrasive outline.
- Cut along that outline to trim off the excess griptape.
- Poke holes through the griptape for your mounting bolts, and pop any leftover bubbles.
Specs
| Brand | Black Diamond |
| Model | Grip File |
| File | 6" round, grooved steel |
| Handle | Rubber-coated |
| Includes | 1 file |
Compare Black Diamond Grip Tools
Black Diamond makes four griptape tools. Buy them on their own or in a kit.
| Product | Includes |
|---|---|
| Grip Awl | Awl |
| Grip File (this page) | File |
| Grip Roller | Roller |
| Pocket Griptape Knife | Knife |
| Basic Kit | File + knife |
| Preferred Kit | File + knife + awl |
| Precision Kit | Roller + file |
| Pro Kit | Roller + file + awl + knife |
FAQ
How do I use a griptape file?
After applying griptape, run the file along the top edges of the deck to create an abrasive outline, then cut along it.
Why a round file?
Black Diamond tested both and found round easier to use when gripping boards.
Is it part of a kit?
Yes. It's in every Black Diamond grip kit. See the table above.